Sonatas: no. 12, op. 26 / no. 13, op. 27, no. 1

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Glenn Gould

This release is a set of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed around 1800 and published in 1801. Musically they blend Classical forms with increasing Romantic expressiveness, featuring expanded harmonic language, striking contrasts and unconventional movement layouts that reflect a transition in Beethoven's career from his early to his middle period.
First released: 1983

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata no. 12, op. 26 in A-flat major: I. Andante con Variazioni
    10:02
  2. 2.
    Sonata no. 12, op. 26 in A-flat major: II. Scherzo: Allegro molto
    3:03
  3. 3.
    Sonata no. 12, op. 26 in A-flat major: III. Marcia funebre sulla morte d’un Eroe
    7:15
  4. 4.
    Sonata no. 12, op. 26 in A-flat major: IV. Allegro
    2:37
  5. 5.
    Sonata no. 13, op. 27, no. 1 “Sonata quasi una Fantasia” in E-flat major: I. Andante
    7:47
  6. 6.
    Sonata no. 13, op. 27, no. 1 “Sonata quasi una Fantasia” in E-flat major: II. Allegro molto e vivace
    2:03
  7. 7.
    Sonata no. 13, op. 27, no. 1 “Sonata quasi una Fantasia” in E-flat major: III. Adagio con espressione
    3:47
  8. 8.
    Sonata no. 13, op. 27, no. 1 “Sonata quasi una Fantasia” in E-flat major: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:20

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